Simply incredible, these responses. They are so very appreciated. I learn so much from this forum, it’s about worth the price of admission! Thank you all. So much Porter and Helen S/V Ibis Amel

Bill, One place where a fresh water supply leak will drain to where you are finding water is from the lines that supply the shower. You might want to remove the cover over those lines and inspect the

Have you confirmed that it is NOT an AC condensation leak? It is a common issue that the plastic condensate collection box under the evaporator coil, cracks and leaks. Also, there is an easier way to

Hello all AMEL 54 owners, there is indeed a thermic switch on the bow-thruster motor. It is connected to one of the carbon brushes. If you have already had it stop the motor, several times, or you

I have contacted Paul from Bamar USA. He responded very quickly although he is away for holidays. He will look into this when he gets back (July 6th). He thinks he can serve me as well at the latest

I have SM 141 from 1995. My current problem is a fresh water leak somewhere in the aft head. Some time back I noticed that there was a freshwater accumulation in the cavity under the entrance to the

Reudi; Themain reason to run the Genset while using the bow thruster is not to reduce theload on the batteries. Putting out 400-500A for short bursts will not have asignificant negative effect on

Thanks for all your thoughtful responses. This is a great forum and I have learned a lot within a short time about AMEL. I love it! Here some comments on your responses: I’m not using the bow

I did this in January. New furlers from Paul at a great discount. Installed in Fort Lauderdale with Nance and Underwood. It’s very reassuring to have renewed confidence in the boat. The possibility

Hi Peter and all, Attached pictures of the 4 relays we currently have installed on our A54. We couldn't find any references for the brushes. Pls let us know if you have made any progress on this since

HelloArno; Theoffer through Paul is available until 6/30/18. We have just ordered two ofthem. In ouranalysis and talking to others who have installed them, it made sense to do itnow. The pricing

Paul, In addition to Ian's excellent info, you'll want to be sure to install a new dryer each time you open/evacuate the system, especially with your moisture issue. Since Ian didn't mention it, I'm

Hi Teun, Thanks for that. How is your new yacht treating you? Did you get the new furlers? Regards, Arno

Arno, As per Q1 2018 original 2017 offer was NO longer available; a new (higher priced) proposal was made via Paul Hrabowsky Bamar North American & Carribean

Hi Colin, I'm humbled by your reply...I'm no expert but I try to learn from others and research before I make any changes I'm sure from experience that overcharging batteries is as big a killer as

Hi Alan Thank you very much for your ever generous and excellent advice as usual. I will do exactly as you have done once again. It has been great to be a year or so behind you on this site, and to

Just a thought on bonding the solar frame. If it is bonded then no static will build up as it will be drained. This could reduce radio interference. Apart from that I can not see any real

Great, thanks Mark. I’ve already ordered from them and should be able to pick up when I get back from NC in 2 wks. Great idea to use battery cases to check the fit. I didn’t know you could do

Hi Forum, A while ago I noticed a conversation about getting new furlers for the Amel 54 at a group rate. Does someone know what the actual state of this initiative is? Thanks, Arno Luijten

Hi John, That may be sooner then you think. I will be on Martinique in the week of 9 July. Regards, Arno